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   RW | Jul 09, 2006 12:24am | #1

   I dont know if you have special requirements but there are hinges that have the spring in them. If that would work for you, its a pretty simple fix.

    

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   calvin | Jul 09, 2006 12:27am | #2

   Here's one possibility.

   There is also a type of closer that will fit in the side of the door with the mechanism contained inside the door. This type is known as the Perko™ door closer and there is a hydraulic version known as the Perkomatic™ which offers better control of the closing speed and latch action (the force required to overcome the door latch).

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   DanH | Jul 09, 2006 12:29am | #3

   Certainly a storm door style closer could be used. Not particularly attractive, though.

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   QCInspector | Jul 09, 2006 12:38am | #4

   You could hire a Doorman! Opens, closes, works with all kinds of doors, and looks very classy.

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   panicmechanic | Jul 09, 2006 01:15am | #5

   Casey,

   I would call LCN at 800-526-2400 and ask for tech support. Tell them you need special templating. They have thousands of templates available for special applications like yours.

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   CaseyF | Jul 09, 2006 01:42am | #6

   Thanks everyone. I especially like the door man idea. Is anyone interested in the job? And I'm curious if those guys get paid by the hour, get a salary, or get paid on a per opening basis? Any info would be much appreciated. Oh, and also what the appropriate tip would be.

   If I can't find anyone for the job I think I'll just go for the hinge closer. It seemed to be the most attractive option.

   Thanks again.

   Peace,

   Casey

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   IMERC | Jul 09, 2006 08:14am | #7

   self closing spring loaded hinges..

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   DanH | Jul 09, 2006 03:02pm | #8

   Keep in mind that spring loaded hinges without some sort of damper mechanism will cause slamming.
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   IMERC | Jul 09, 2006 03:27pm | #9

   got it....Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming<!----><!----><!---->

   WOW!!! What a Ride!<!----><!---->

   Forget the primal scream, just ROAR!!!

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   bkhy | Jul 09, 2006 05:14pm | #10

   Get one that mounts in the floor.

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   saulgood | Jul 11, 2006 08:42pm | #11

   Hang it crooked.

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   CaseyF | Jul 11, 2006 10:39pm | #12

   That method was used twice previously by other people, with the result being a broken closer well before its expected life span. Plus, it didn't really look very clean or professional to me. I'm pretty sure the hinge idea will work perfectly, but thanks for the suggestion. Peace,Casey

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   saulgood | Jul 12, 2006 09:07pm | #13

   Casey,Just curious- where is this door, and why has it always had/needed a closer?I happened to be at a client's house yesterday and they had arched interior doors throughout. The kitchen door was the "two way" swinging type, but because of the shape it couldn't have the usual pivoted spring "pegs" at the top and bottom. the solution was interesting; on the door's edge, where hinges normally go, there were spring loaded double hinges (if you can picture two hinges stacked in a "Z") that allow the door to open in or out.Of course, this wouldn't work on an exterior door because it can't be weatherstripped.

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   CaseyF | Jul 12, 2006 11:46pm | #15

   It is an exterior door, but thanks for the tip on the z-hinges. I did see those when I was googling for different hinges and closers.Thanks,Peace,Caseyhttp://www.streets.org

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   CapnMac | Jul 12, 2006 10:02pm | #14

   I'm pretty sure the hinge idea will work perfectly

   They make a "hinge pin" closer.  Of course I can't phrase the seach phrase right to get a Google hit. 

   This has a spring driving a pair of jaws which bear agains the leaves of the hinge on a pin which drops through the hinge pin holes.

   Heavier doors may require two or more.

   From personal experience, they are a bear to adjust with the tiny "key wrench" supplied (just a pain to clamp the jaws open to get the critter in, too).  Put down some low-tack tape to protect door & trim & knuckles.  Not a bad idea to use a fine point sharpie and leave a contact number on the inside of the hinge butts "To reinstall closer, call nnn-nnn-nnnn" while you are at it.

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   CaseyF | Jul 12, 2006 11:48pm | #16

   Thanks Capn, I did see those at a couple of different places when looking for the hinge closers. I think I might try those first because they are so much cheaper than the other options. If they don't work I'll try something else.Peace,Caseyhttp://www.streets.org